I wouldn't. At least, not in the way that I believe that the question is formulated.
If the question is, "Would you pull it and enter the alternate reality of 5x income and -.25% economy, versus taking your chances in current reality where you may make more or not?" then no, I wouldn't. My plans include at least quadrupling my income in 10-15 years, while not adversely affecting the economy of the country or anyone else.
However, if the question is "Would you pull? If you choose not to pull, you are guaranteed to remain at your current station and level of income", then my calculus may change.
Would you screw over the nation for your personal gain?
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Re: Would you screw over the nation for your personal gain?
by Stratego » Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:57 pm
Sigmund Freud defined four parts of a psyche; the id, the ego, the superego and the stratego. The Stratego being the highest form of morality and scientific thinking.
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Re: Would you screw over the nation for your personal gain?
by eynon81 » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:42 am
I don't know how guilty I'd feel, economic growth really doesn't seem to trickle down much now-a-days, so by slowing down the economy I'm really just hurting Lana del Ray's dad, which I'm ok with.
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by Professor » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:44 am
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Re: Would you screw over the nation for your personal gain?
by spacemonkey » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:13 am
Thats done every day by Congre$$ional lobby, and other assorted bribe scams.
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